Anuradhapura, April 6 -- India's assistance to Sri Lanka's railway development is expected to boost the country's economy significantly. The upgraded railway track from Maho to Omanthai, spanning 128 kilometers, will allow for faster travel times, increased load capacity and improved safety.

In conversation with ANI, Hari Mohan Gupta, Chairperson and Managing Director of Ircon International Limited, said that India's assistance is of great significance to the debt-ridden nation.

"We have brought the modern track structure that we provide in Indian Railways and now after its construction, the maximum speed will be done at a speed of 120km per hour and the booked speed will be done at a speed of 100km per hour and the load carrying capaci...